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[Enchanted_Stevi]

Originally Posted by michelej1

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SOOOO CUTE!!

[David]

Originally Posted by tr1

She was full of pep and singing better then ever.

Would you say that this was her greatest live vocal performance of all time?

Great night. Worth the 30yrs I've been waiting to see them.

Glad to hear you enjoyed the show! Unfortunately, I was out of town, so I missed it. But I saw a big Fleetwood Mac article with photos in the San Diego Union Tribune the other day -- an advance notice of their concert this Sunday.

[Skyveris]

I love that review. Great pictures. Thank you for sharing.

-Matt

[tr1]

David, I don't know if I would say it was her best vocal performance of all time, but from the videos I've seen of the current tour, I would say it seemed to be the best. Her voice sounded great, the wail on "Gold Dust Woman" was awesome, she held a few notes that she hadn't been holding. She just seemed on her "A" game last night. And she seemed really happy and into the show. Best of all time? Maybe not, but I would list it as pretty close.

[David]

Originally Posted by tr1

David, I don't know if I would say it was her best vocal performance of all time, but from the videos I've seen of the current tour, I would say it seemed to be the best. Her voice sounded great, the wail on "Gold Dust Woman" was awesome, she held a few notes that she hadn't been holding. She just seemed on her "A" game last night. And she seemed really happy and into the show. Best of all time? Maybe not, but I would list it as pretty close.

Right on!

Some guy on the Fleetwood Mac newsgroup is now selling the following:

Hello everyone! My name is Todd. I just thought you'd want to know I have a PHENOMENAL 2 DVD set available of Fleetwood Mac's performance last night (5/28/09) at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California!!! It features crystal clear digital video and awesome Hi-Fi stereo audio! It really is a FANTASTIC set, not to mention an awesome and very special performance!!! The setlist is as follows:

MONDAY MORNING/THE CHAIN/DREAMS/I KNOW I'M NOT WRONG/GYPSY/GO INSANE/RHIANNON/SECOND HAND NEWS/TUSK/SARA/BIG LOVE/LANDSLIDE/NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN/STORMS/SAY YOU LOVE ME/GOLD DUST WOMAN/OH WELL/I'M SO AFRAID/STAND BACK/GO YOUR OWN WAY/WORLD TURNING/DON'T STOP/SILVER SPRINGS

The total running time is approximately 140 minutes! If anyone is interested please feel free to email me at: (censored)

[MacMan]

Originally Posted by michelej1

That second pic is kinda cool with that purple colour... looks like smoke... And what is that white thing around her in the third pic? Two shawls?

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by MacMan

That second pic is kinda cool with that purple colour... looks like smoke... And what is that white thing around her in the third pic? Two shawls?

Yes, it was Los Angeles. So, you throw on that extra shawl. You can't tell but she was wearing the beige boots, so they picked up the color in the shawl.

Michele

[tr1]

Where is the Fleetwood Mac Newsgroup site???

[wheart]

Originally Posted by michelej1

Yes, it was Los Angeles. So, you throw on that extra shawl. You can't tell but she was wearing the beige boots, so they picked up the color in the shawl.

Michele

That's a fantastic shot of her doing Stand Back!! Nice to see she's changing up her wardrobe a little bit on this tour. The black shawl isn't the one she was wearing at the beginning of the tour.

[michelej1]

Reuters http://blogs.reuters.com/fanfare/200...wood-mac-tour/

May 29th, 2009
Lindsey Buckingham takes spotlight on Fleetwood Mac tour

If the name had not already been taken, Fleetwood Mac might be more accurately known as the Buckinghams.

Guitarist Lindsey Buckingham, dubbed the veteran rock band’s “mentor” and “maestro” by drummer and co-founder Mick Fleetwood, poured on the highlights during the Mac’s 2-1/2-hour concert at the Staples Center on Thursday.

Clearly invigorated by his tour last year to promote his latest solo album, Buckingham wowed the 18,000-strong boomer crowd with flashy, pick-free guitar work on such tunes as “Go Insane,” “I’m So Afraid” and “Big Love,” which he dedicated to his wife and young children in the audience.

Co-conspirator Stevie Nicks was off stage for the latter two songs, but she won over fans with her gravel-voiced take on “Gold Dust Woman” and show closer “Silver Springs.” Perhaps the loudest roar was reserved for her synth-laden solo tune “Stand Back.”

Not all of Buckingham’s tunes worked. The brassy climax of “Tusk” could have benefited from a guest spot by the University of Southern California Trojan Marching Band, who performed on the original recording and are based down the road from the venue. Instead, some deft playing by a touring keyboardist had to suffice.

Singer/keyboardist Christine McVie was also sorely missed. The writer of such tunes as “You Make Loving Fun” and “Little Lies” retired to her English country estate a decade ago to focus on her culinary passions. But that did not prevent Buckingham and Nicks from trading verses on two of her best-known songs “Don’t Stop” and “Say You Love Me.”

Fleetwood Mac are touring without a new album — “yet,” Buckingham told the crowd. The idea is to “just go out and have fun,” he said.

But for the first half of the show, Buckingham, Nicks, Fleetwood and bass player John McVie barely acknowledged each other, firmly keeping to their designated areas of the simple stage. However Nicks embraced Buckingham after she finished singing “Sara,” and other bonding moments soon occurred. By the end, it looked like a major love-fest among the various ex-lovers and combatants.

The souvenir stands did a roaring trade in $40 tambourines (what recession?), though this led to a lot of unnecessary accompaniment during the show. Mick Fleetwood wigs might be a better choice on the next tour.

[jwd]

Originally Posted by tr1

Was off the hook. I know it's been said that Stevie has looked lethargic on this tour but not tonight. She was full of pep and singing better then ever. Lindsey was getting off and the whole band sounded tight as hell. And believe it or not, the L.A. crowd was into it.

Didn't buy any shirts, they were pretty pricey but got a poster with the L.A. date printed on it. Great night. Worth the 30yrs I've been waiting to see them.

That line really caught my attention!! I'm SO GLAD you finally got to experience the brilliance of Fleetwood Mac! I think maybe they have to know that this is one of those things that makes it all worthwhile after all these years. Of course it doesn't hurt when they're making millions of dollars in the process too! Anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed the show!!!!!!

[Villavic]

Originally Posted by michelej1

that look was the same at the Dallas show. Her eyes looked a bit tired, but her performance was beautiful anyway

[ShangriLaTroubl]

Looks like LaNicks kept the boots on for a good bit of time during the show in LA!

[Glittermoondust]

Love love love the Stand Back pic!! And thank you so much for posting pics of the tambourines--I was one of the ones bugging to see those--def didn't see them at the show I went to

[BTFLCHLD]

landslide

this video doesn't pick it up...
her eyes were wet.
very touching.